DEERFIELD, IL — Two days after more than 6,000 ComEd customers lost power due to a powerful microburst storm in Deerfield, officials said cleanup continues. In addition to the power outages, the Tuesday night storm knocked down a number of power poles and large trees, which complicated restoration.
As of Thursday afternoon, nearly 40 customers were still without power, according to ComEd’s power outage map.
“The Village remains in regular contact with ComEd and will continue to do so until all customers are fully restored,” officials said in an e-newsletter to customers. “Staff has reviewed each remaining outage ticket and the action plan for full restoration with ComEd officials. Staff will continue to monitor the crew’s progress until all customers are restored.”
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Crews from the Deerfield Department of Public Works are continuing to collect tree debris, and clear roads and parkways. In addition, special street sweepers that can pick up twigs and larger debris are driving through the village Thursday and Friday to clean the roads.
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Officials are asking residents to place all tree debris in their yard at the curb by the end of Thursday for collection by Public Works. Property owners are responsible for bringing their own tree debris to the curb as crews will not go onto private property for collection. Residents should also refrain from placing items for collection in the road.
Construction material will not be accepted for pickup, including woods, shingles, siding and sheds.
“If you need to have a tree removed by a professional tree trimmer, the contractor should take away large logs and stumps,” officials said. “The Village’s wood chipper does not have the capacity for large logs.”
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Officials said the intent of this service is to remove branches that fall down during the storm that would otherwise would be difficult for residents to dispose of in their organics’ container.
“Public Works will not be raking or making parkways spotless, and it should be expected that smaller piles and twigs/leaves will remain,” officials said. “Residents can place anything left over into their organics’ container for disposal on their next collection day.”
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